The objection window for JEE Main 2026 provisional answer key is active on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can challenge the answers until 11:50 PM on 6 February 2026. No challenges will be accepted after this deadline. To raise an objection, candidates must log in with their application number and password on the portal. They can select the questions they wish to challenge and submit their contentions before the closing time.
Fees and Objection Process
Candidates wishing to submit an objection must pay a non‑refundable processing fee of INR 200 for each question challenged online. Challenges without the requisite fee will not be considered by NTA. Once the objection window closes, NTA subject experts will review all valid challenges and revise the answer key if necessary. The final answer key will then be used to prepare the Session 1 results, which are expected to be declared on 12 February 2026.
Importance of Raising Objections
Challenging the provisional answer key gives candidates an opportunity to correct potential errors in the key before the final results are calculated. It also enhances transparency in the evaluation process for one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations. Candidates are advised to review their response sheets carefully and raise objections promptly, as the deadline is imminent and the window will close tomorrow night.